Systems Insight: Coaching, Analysis and Change Management


Executive Coaching

The DCG-SMS Systems Insight team offer  professional know-how  for the strategic CIO.  We will provide the right specialist knowledge at the right price to support achievement of the organisation’s business IT strategy, whether that requires a Lean or Agile transformation of IT, reductions in cost, or simply an improvement in project predictability,

To find out how the Insight team can help your business, talk to us about the challenges your IT department faces in the next few months.

CONTACT DCG-SMS info@dcg-sms.com

Effective IT-business alignment.

In the context of IT, “value” can mean different things to different business stakeholders.  This makes aligning IT processes with the delivery of business value  a complex matter. Lean systems thinking requires an in-depth understanding of the end-to-end network of processes required to design, develop, produce and maintain the application portfolio.  The Insight team can provide the investigative and analysis know-how the CIO needs to get a complete picture of the IT value stream.

In a perfect process alignment, work flows continuously, piece-by-piece. New developments are brought on-stream  “just-in-time” without excessive stock-piling. Compare this to the track-record of the IT project and it is clear how far the profession has to go.

The Rightshifting data shows us that 80% of organisations currently waste up to 80% of investment in technology-intensive systems. So the scope for improvement is undoubtedly significant – but when all you can see is the mountain you have to climb, it’s difficult to know how to get to the top. Especially when value means different things to different business stakeholders.

DCG-SMS Effectiveness Coaches provide the catalyst that inspires you to think creatively.  Measurement Specialists offer  guidance on setting business goals and establishing effective measurement practice. Change Specialists will help you create a roadmap, build a business case and win stakeholder commitment. Governance Specialists provide oversight and audit. Process Performance Specialists provide gap analysis, assessments, coaching, training, and improvement team mentoring.

The Rightshifting data also shows us how few people have experience of working in highly effective systems. DCG-SMS has been studying examples of effective software-intensive systems for more than a decade. So if you’re looking for guidance on how to be more effective, ask someone who knows.

FOR EFFECTIVE WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT CONTACT DCG-SMS info@dcg-sms.com

Root Cost Analysis: Build your sustainable future on our know-how.

How good is your organizational supply chain at delivering the outcomes your business or public service needs? How efficient is it? Is there waste in the system you can eliminate without impacting quality and service levels? Would you be better off with a different supplier? Or by bringing development back in-house?

Software-intensive systems are complex and expensive things. They frequently involve extended supply chains. DCG-SMS Measurement Specialists gather the evidence for you to make informed decisions about IT spending, investment and performance. We help your management team build capability and knowledge capital, empowering good people to deliver value to your business. DCG-SMS can provide you with an objective view of the value-for-money delivered by your software development team, whether they are in-house or externally sourced. Our Insight team will work with business executives and with IT teams and suppliers to realise the potential savings revealed by objective analysis of current performance levels.
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DCG-SMS Performance Diagnostics

A Diagnostic is an expert assessment of the current state conducted by a specialist in software-intensive business systems improvement. It is designed to identify improvement opportunities and prioritise improvement goals.

  • NCC IT Departmental Accreditation
    £9,500

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  • Quick-Look CMMI Appraisal
    £11,880

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  • Symptomatic Diagnostic
    £4,900

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DCG-SMS Feasability & Scoping Studies

A study is a targetted investigation designed to provide the evidence for informed decision-making.

  • Fast Data Collection Study
  • Gap Analysis: CMMI; ISO 20000; TickIT
  • IT Optima User Experience Comparison & Analysis
  • Procurement/Outsourcing Readiness Review
  • Project Scope Study
  • Profiling Your Project, Programme, or Product Line
  • Rapid Application Portfolio Sizing Study
  • Rapid Capability Evaluation
  • Software Productivity Analysis
  • Supplier Performance Evaluation
  • Value Stream Mapping

DCG-SMS Measurement & Analysis Services

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Function Points – Frequently Asked Questions

DCG-SMS are the Quantity Surveyors of software intensive systems. We quantify the value and potential of ICT, and control development costs by accurate measurement of the work required. Our experienced analysis team  provide crucial insight into the implications of design decisions at an early stage to avoid waste of time, effort, money and resources.

DCG-SMS’ provides a comprehensive knowledge network to support our clients in achieving their business goals. Our team of topic coaches can be engaged to address any gaps in the know-how of the client’s team:

  • Measurement
    • Goal-setting, estimating, performance metrics, function point analysis, function point audit, output-pricing, productivity analysis, data collection, benchmarking
  • Process Quality
    • Compliance and gap analysis, assessment preparation, document review, appraisal, software process improvement
  • Systems Management
    • Lean-Agile Systems,  Requirements Management, Risk Management, Vendor Management
    • Rapid Application Portfolio Sizing, Programme and Project Scope Management, Project Audit/Healthcheck, Project Retrospective/Post Mortem

DCG-SMS Training

DCG-SMS provides a range of training delivery vehicles to improve client capability in:

  • Agile project management
  • Estimating
  • Goal-Question-Metric
  • Lean Workflow Design
  • Project Management
  • Requirements and Risk
  • Software Measurement Techniques

Contact info@dcg-sms.com to discuss a tailored package of support services for your organisation.

 

What’s New

DCG-SMS Webinar: Outcome Based Metrics 9th July 2013. Alan Cameron considers how project metrics need to change to keep pace with today's approaches to applications development.
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DCG-SMS Webinar: Contracting for Agile
17th September 2013. Susan Atkinson of Keystone Law considers how the approach to contracting for software needs to change to leverage the business advantages of Agile.
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